December 2017

Abstract Periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) occur in around 0.7%1 of patients undergoing total knee or total hip arthroplasty. One treatment for these types of infections is the use of bio absorbable calcium sulfate as delivery method for antibiotics. This has been used for the past 90 years2 a safe and reliable method. We present the case of a 68-year-old female who … [Read more...] about A case report of an episode of hypercalcemia following application of calcium sulfate antibiotic beads

This is an excellent time to show the patients/public how to take control of their bone and joint health. The USBJI works with communities to generate awareness and understanding of the advances that have and continue to be made to lessen pain, improve mobility, and restore function for those who live with bone and joint pain via the Experts in Arthritis program and the Fit to … [Read more...] about Help your community improve their bone and joint health and live their lives to the fullest in 2018!

The final Strategic Roadmap to Prevent Secondary Fractures, prepared for the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) by the Center for Medical Technology Policy (CMTP) is now available. This effort is a follow-up to the ASBMR Call to Action to Address the Crisis in the Treatment of Osteoporosis in 2016, The Roadmap builds on the combined previous work of many … [Read more...] about Strategic Roadmap to Prevent Secondary Fractures

The AOA has created a new portal for diplomates to review their Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) progress.  It is called the Physician Portal.  The website is https://physicianportal.osteopathic.org/. The portal will provide current status for diplomates on each of the required OCC Components through the OCC menu.  From the CME menu, diplomates will be able to v … [Read more...] about From the AOBOS